Travelling 30 mins via public transport may seem like a short journey to some , but it does seem a tad far for me at times. I have been spoilt badly. Staying near town makes going places like Chua Chu Kang , Woodlands (you know, the far end of our island) seemed like eternity.

Comparatively, going to Bukit Timah that day seemed like a piece of cake...quite effortless The company and food were the draw! I was on my way to lunch and coffee with a dear friend. I really love the decor of this cafe.. The furniture used are all restored and you are able to purchase them too! You will be smitten by what this cafe has to offer, just like how my friend and I were!

The downside of this place is that it can get very noisy when it is packed. Also, the service staff may appear to be somewhat curt and 'cold' when you ask for food recommendations. We received a rather hostile vibe from her. Plus, it is after all a a cafe cum vintage fitting outfit, so there are not many tables available. You may have to use the big communal table (seems common these days at such cafes) so your heart to heart talk may be overheard by other table mates

But really, you will be won over by the vintage items they have stocked in the shop and those pretty tarts and cakes waiting for you in the display shelves!!

Sweet isn't it? This is the Mixed Fruit Tart. The tart base was a tad hard though. I love those peaks of the tart! This Passion Fruit Tart is not too sour. In love with the whole setting... am being transported to another realm

For full review and more photos, visit http://providence1974.blogspot.sg/2012/08/tete-tete-with-carpenter-and-cook.html.

Habitat Coffee is the only cafe with coffee, food and ice cream all in a place along this area around upper thomson

They have been around for a few years and last wk was the first time I tried their coffee
I like this wall mural they have. It's a small cafe but managed to put quite a lot of seats in their shop space. It was full house when we were there around 3.30 pm on a sunday afternoon We had the Irish cream coffee and Tiramisu coffee. Both came with coffee art. I love the flavours $6 each. We also shared this ham and cheese sandwich. We like it but found it abit expensive. $8

We will still come back to this cafe if we are around this area.

We had our first taste of the famous Mdm Kwan Nasi Lemak on a weekday. We went around 2pm and it wasn't noisy nor crowded at this hour. The restaurant is quite spacious and tables are nicely spaced out. There is no need to worry about anyone invading your pte space Decor is also quite nice and feels good seated there. Was there with my other half and both of us were famished after a morning at Sentosa. Nasi lemak was the order of the day for us. He initially wanted to try the beef redang but alas! they were sold out by 2pm.

So yeah, we wowed when the nasi lemak was served. Rice smelled so yummy and the chicken curry was thick and good! Don't expect healthy food when you come to mdm kwan. YOu have to prepare to eat sinfully yummy food!! Else pls don't go. The curry chicken is da bomb! And that heap of sambal ikan bilis.. so so good with the rice. it is not too spicy. Not seen on the pic is a side of achar. Crunchy and spicy!

Overall we really like this nasi lemak but it is not for everyday eating.
Oh, the person who took our order ( manager I suppose) was very friendly and polite

This cafe for sure has one of the nicest shop front ever!
It is located among the hardware stores an just opp. jalan bersar stadium. Its neigbours includes a dogy looking hair salon That's the entrance on the bottom right..very cute isn't it Also seen are some pies at the display counter So pretty!!

The hot drink on the top left is the new coffee- Cabin cappuccino .

Here are the pies we ate.. ( owl bag is mine hehehe) Coconut lime volka ( left) and funny apple . The lime one is really sour and yet very sweet at the same time!! hahaha. not really my fav. I prefer the apple one! Rasins have been soaked in rum ~! and tart base is good too~ I will be back to try out more pies!!

4 of us were looking for a place to chat and have some coffee when a friend suggested Roberts timms. It's located at Orchard Shopping center, just mins away from somerset MRT and 313.

It wasn't crowded when we were there at 8.30pm but shortly after we were seated, many people came strolling in. It's good that they are open till late ~

The menu has some great snacks to offer but we were there for the coffee and cute coffee art!!

One of my friend even ask the staff to get the barista to draw all different art for us ~! hahaha...

We were really happy to see the cute animals on our coffee!!

We ordered a Flat white, 2 lattes and one vanilla latte Service of the wait staff was great!